GHNS NATIONAL BUDGET for 7.31 editions

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Jul 30, 2008 at 12:01 AMJul 30, 2008 at 8:54 AM

GHNS NATIONAL BUDGET for 7.31 editions

GHNS NATIONAL BUDGET for 7.31 editions

Here are the top national stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com. Please submit stories below no later than 6 pm local time, unless you have breaking news that is changing significantly.

PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY PAGE: On Aug. 6, the GateHouse Niche Division will roll our first Pro Football Weekly page, with a focus on fantasy football. The page will be offered in various versions and formats and will include advice, tips and insight for players.

Did you know … Professional football has been America's favorite sport for more than 40 years.

--LIFESTYLES (Home&Garden)--

HOME HELP: Weekly home and garden rail, with tulip tips, bedroom decorating tips and more. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/home_and_garden/x1470914493/Home-Help-Make-your-tulips-last

TRAVELOGUE: Weekly travel rail, with a guide to Honolulu, the most pet-friendly hotels, travel tips and more. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/travel/x1134891474/Travelogue-Happy-birthday-Hawaii

WII WORKOUT: Video gamer finds her ideal workout with Wii system. So far, she has shaved more than 13 pounds and several inches off her body that she said weighed “nearly 300 pounds for a decade.” By Mike DeDoncker of the Rockford Register Star. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/health/x781535146

TODD G. HIGDON: The thrill of riding, the agony of the teeth. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/columnists/x1470915342/Todd-G-Higdon-The-thrill-of-riding-the-agony-of-the-teeth

--NEWS/BUSINESS--

BUNNY STAR: Rabbit hits the big time on YouTube. With video. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/x1470915533/Video-Rabbit-hits-big-time-on-YouTube

DREW PETERSON UPDATE: A Will County judge denied a motion Wednesday to dismiss two felony weapons charges against former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson, the sole suspect in his wife’s disappearance. By Danya Hooker of Suburban Life Publications. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/midwest/illinois/x2043519710

FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME: The Canton (Ohio) Repository has prepared player features and other general-use Hall of Fame stories ahead of this weekend’s induction ceremony. There also are photos, illustrations and mosaics of the players and the Hall of Fame building. Follow this link to see the complete list of offerings: http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/homepage/x781534329/Football-HOF-content

BRIDGESTONE INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE:
The Canton Repository also is covering the Bridgestone in Akron this weekend. Several advances are posted to the News Service:
- Could Bridgestone Invitational be a shining moment for Furyk? http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/golf/x518448647/Could-Bridgestone-Invitational-be-a-shining-moment-for-Furyk
- Bridgestone Invitational notebook: Reavie to join golf elite. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/golf/x223019428/Bridgestone-Invitational-notebook-Reavie-to-join-golf-elite
- Even without Tiger, Bridgestone Invitational has potential for excitement. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/midwest/ohio/x544094298/Even-without-Tiger-Bridgestone-Invitational-has-potential-for-excitement